Rickenbacker

[just strum]

I was just curious about folks here that own one or more. I never really see any posts about them.

People don't like them, too expensive, what's up?

[Rocket]

I've got a '66 375 & '68 360-12 as part of my stash, along with my '60 Kay Silvertone, '58 Gretsch 6120, and '54 Zephyr Regent, (among others.)
I've never really used the Rics. They're permanently retired and stored with our other collectibles.
I don't have feelings about them other than being a decent investment. They're not for sale so don't bother asking.

[just strum]

I've got a '66 375 & '68 360-12 as part of my stash, along with my '60 Kay Silvertone, '58 Gretsch 6120, and '54 Zephyr Regent, (among others.)
I've never really used the Rics. They're permanently retired and stored with our other collectibles.
I don't have feelings about them other than being a decent investment. They're not for sale so don't bother asking.

Before retiring, did you use the Ric's often? I have a friend that has one, but he seldom plays it, usually opting for his ES335 (I can't argue playing the 335), but other than retaining value, I never hear anyone get worked up over them (limited ownership would certainly play a role in that).

58 Gretsch 6120 - -hmmmmm!!!

[Rocket]

Before retiring, did you use the Ric's often?

Nope... they're just an investment.

Rockette has two also... a 360-12 and a Ric bass she inherited when her brother died. (He was also a gigging musician.)
I don't know her feelings toward them and I'm not gonna ask today.

[Suhnton]

I almost bought a Rickenbacker 330 about 15 years ago. I'm still kicking myself now for not doing so. Everything about it was great: low action, thin neck, great sound (I borrowed it on "test loan" for a week and played it thru a cranked Hiwatt), and it looked fantastic. If I ran across some cash to buy one now, I would.

[just strum]

I almost bought a Rickenbacker 330 about 15 years ago. I'm still kicking myself now for not doing so. Everything about it was great: low action, thin neck, great sound (I borrowed it on "test loan" for a week and played it thru a cranked Hiwatt), and it looked fantastic. If I ran across some cash to buy one now, I would.

You caught (edited) my joke before I had an opportunity to post (330 years ago - man that would be a collectible).

My friends is a 12 string that he runs through a Hiwatt (100 watt) and it certainly sounds nice, but all I hear are the Byrds. I'm partial to his 335, so I don't pay much attention to his 335.

You don't see them much on stage or at least I don't notice them. A guitar with such a reputation and value, you would think you would see more of them.

[marnold***]

I've always thought they were kind of ugly (I know, stupid reason for not liking a guitar). Having said that, somebody playing a Byrds riffs on a Rick 12-string through a Vox does sound awfully nice.

[ibanezjunkie]

everyone from the beatles, to the Clash all the way up to motorhead have used Rickenbacker basses.

i personally love them, how they look and play.

if i hav £3,000 is buy one over any gibson les paul custom.

[ibanezjunkie]

rickenbacker guys, answer me this

WTH is 'Rick-o-sound' ?

[Rocket]

See Subject: 5.2 What is Rick-O-Sound and how do I use it?:
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/music/guitars/rickenbacker/

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Subject: 5.2 What is Rick-O-Sound and how do I use it?

Some Rickenbacker models include a 1/4" stereo output jack
which separates the signals coming from each of the pickups.

In the case of three-pickup guitars, the stock wiring circuit
combines the neck and middle pickups onto one channel, and
the bridge pickup is on the other channel.

There are three ways to use it:
1. The official Rick-O-Sound adapter
2. A stereo Y-splitter available from Radio Shack
3. Use a stereo guitar cord (you may have to build one yourself)

This allows you to use different amplifiers, effects, and/or
equalization on each channel resulting in some very interesting
possibilities to create new sounds with your instrument.

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[Rocket]

Those aren't "specials"... Ric marketing agreement doesn't allow dealers to directly advertise pricing. If you call or email, dealers will divulge their retail pricing.

[scgmhawk]

Those aren't "specials"... Ric marketing agreement doesn't allow dealers to directly advertise pricing. If you call or email, dealers will divulge their retail pricing.

I don't know about their marketing agreement. Just trying to share some info. I read on another board if anyone's interested. I believe the "retail pricing" expires 7/26.

[hubberjub***]

I really like the sound of Rickenbackers but their narrow string spacing doesn't like my fat fingers. I did play the 650 series which is a more modern guitar and I thought it was fantastic.

[sunvalleylaw]

An acquaintance of mine (my son's dad) plays rhythm in a band that had some mild success in the '90s in LA, and he plays his Ric. It is brown and white but that is about all I know about it, other than I think it is a 300 series. I think they are cool looking myself, but I don't see myself spending the dough on one.

[pes_laul]

An acquaintance of mine (my son's dad) plays rhythm in a band that had some mild success in the '90s in LA, and he plays his Ric. It is brown and white but that is about all I know about it, other than I think it is a 300 series. I think they are cool looking myself, but I don't see myself spending the dough on one.

hmm just wondering but wouldn't your son's dad be you?

[scgmhawk]

hmm just wondering but wouldn't your son's dad be you?

[sunvalleylaw]

Oops, son's friend's dad. That would be cool if I was the owner though.

[tot_Ou_tard]

Oops, son's friend's dad. That would be cool if I was the owner though.

You're a lawyer, turn your typo into a guitar.

[Brian Krashpad]

I'll always regret that I didn't see Fugazi when they played a small club in Gainesville (which I also played on other occasions, and which probably existed for less than a year).

That said, I'm a Ric owner, I have a 620 solidbody with Hi-Gains. I like it a lot but the neck is small and if you have big mitts the string spacing could be a serious problem. It's not really designed for being a "lead" guitar in the modern sense but has cool tone and, I think, great looks.

In my case, my Ric was the deal of the century. I was trying to sell off an Epi Flying V w/ohsc (which I'd bought used for $250) in order to pay off a different deal (my minty '99 LP Classic for a paltry $750). An old scene buddy of mine instead proposed a STRAIGHT TRADE of his beater Ric 620 for my Epi Flying V. After ensuring he didn't think I had a Gibby V, I quickly decided to instead trade the V and sell something else to finance the LP Classic!

Here's my beater 620:



I haven't used mine as much as I would like. It's not well suited to Crash Pad (though I have used it for that):




but is well suited for my roots-rock side band, though my lead singer has the same guitar in blue:



Now I'm playing bass in the side band, though, so I hope to use the Ric in church, plus the occasional Crash Pad show.